Best CPU mobo to buy for gtx 560?

[Ronnie_23_G]

I'm looking to upgrade my old AS Rock G41M-VS3 and Intel E5400 to a new pair. I use my pc mostly for gaming, I have a 550w Aywun PSU which should be able to handle any upgrade I get.
Thank you in advance for the help!

 

[oxford373]

i suggest these motherboards MSI z77A-G43 for 100$ or msi-z77ma-G45 for 110$ or if you want something cheaper msi h61-p20 for 40$
and core i3 2120 for 130$ or i5-3550 for 200$
you didn't mention the budget

 

[Ronnie_23_G]

i suggest these motherboards MSI z77A-G43 for 100$ or msi-z77ma-G45 for 110$ or if you want something cheaper msi h61-p20 for 40$
and core i3 2120 for 130$ or i5-3550 for 200$
you didn't mention the budget

Budget is around $300 AU

 

[ujaansona]

CPU: Intel Core i5-2400 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz - $190
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115074

Motherboard: ASRock Z68 PRO3 GEN3 - $105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-157-279

Total: $295
295 U.S. dollars = 287.58 Australian dollars

 

[ujaansona]

Your PSU is no good for GTX560. Aywun 550W is NOT a recognized brand.

 

[Ronnie_23_G]

CPU: Intel Core i5-2400 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz - $190
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115074

Motherboard: ASRock Z68 PRO3 GEN3 - $105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-157-279

Total: $295
295 U.S. dollars = 287.58 Australian dollars

Just had a look on ebay, the i5-2400 seems to be about $180 but the ASRock Z68 is almost $200, is it just me or are motherboards a lot more expensive in Australia?
I will still most likely get this combo, thank you very much for the help!

 

[ujaansona]

ASRock Z68 is almost $200

It is Robbery. The board is way too much overpriced in ebay from what you are saying!

 

[oxford373]

asrock z77 pro3 for 95$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157297
core i5-3450 for 200$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116506
total: 295$

 

[ujaansona]

asrock z77 pro3 for 95$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157297
core i5-3450 for 200$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116506
total: 295$

^ +1

 

[oxford373]

i found this mother board on ebay for 110$ http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASRock-Z77-Pro4-M-LGA-1155-Intel-Z77-HDMI-SATA-6Gb-s-mATX-Intel-Motherboard-/280874740141?pt=Motherboards&hash=item41657069ad

 

[Ronnie_23_G]

Your PSU is no good for GTX560. Aywun 550W is NOT a recognized brand.

What do you mean not a recognized brand? It's been running fine for about half a year now... D:

 

[ujaansona]

i found this mother board on ebay for 110$ http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASRock-Z77-Pro4-M-LGA-1155-Intel-Z77-HDMI-SATA-6Gb-s-mATX-Intel-Motherboard-/280874740141?pt=Motherboards&hash=item41657069ad

That's a good one. Go for it.

 

[Ronnie_23_G]

i found this mother board on ebay for 110$ http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASRock-Z77-Pro4-M-LGA-1155-Intel-Z77-HDMI-SATA-6Gb-s-mATX-Intel-Motherboard-/280874740141?pt=Motherboards&hash=item41657069ad

Doesn't ship to Australia... Just like every other decently priced item from ebay

 

[ujaansona]

What do you mean not a recognized brand? It's been running fine for about half a year now... D:

Learn about PSUs:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/low-cost-psu-pc-power-supply,2862.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-psu-review,2916.html

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Anatomy-of-Switching-Power-Supplies/327
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Understanding-the-80-Plus-Certification/742
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-Power-Supplies/181
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-Power-Supply-Protections/905
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/How-to-Discover-Your-Power-Supplys-Real-Manufacturer/370

 

[oxford373]

i have never heard about this PSU brand before ,does it have 3x6pin power connector if your PSU have so it is good one

 

[Ronnie_23_G]

Learn about PSUs:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/low-cost-psu-pc-power-supply,2862.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-psu-review,2916.html

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Anatomy-of-Switching-Power-Supplies/327
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Understanding-the-80-Plus-Certification/742
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-Power-Supplies/181
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-Power-Supply-Protections/905
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/How-to-Discover-Your-Power-Supplys-Real-Manufacturer/370

The PSU I'm running now has a 80+ certification on the box and from what I remember it wasn't too cheap

 

[ujaansona]

List of certified PSUs by AMD:
http://support.amd.com/us/certified/power-supplies/Pages/listing.aspx